San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler said 2014 fell far short of his expectations, Wednesday, July 29. "It wasn't good enough," Butler said. "I'm my own worst critic, so it wasn't good enough hands down. But I'm looking forward to this year. I'm back healthy and ready to go," said Butler. The veteran linebacker was found to be in great shape when Chargers players reported to training camp.

The San Diego Chargers placed LB Donald Butler (elbow) on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 15. They also signed practice squad CB Greg Ducre to their active roster and free-agent QB Brad Sorensen (Titans) to their practice squad. The terms of Ducre's deal were not disclosed.

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (elbow) suffered a dislocated elbow in the team's Week 15 game. Head coach Mike McCoy said Butler is a candidate for the Reserve/Injured list, but the team has not made a decision yet.

San Diego Chargers FS Eric Weddle has taken over the defensive play-calling duties in the last two games, which means he is the one communicating with defensive coordinator John Pagano on relaying play calls to the rest of his teammates. LB Donald Butler was in that role earlier this year, but Butler's playing time has decreased, and Weddle has plenty of experience. The Chargers are 2-0 since the switch and have played more consistently on defense.

Updating a previous report, San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler has a multi-tiered deal with the team. The first three years of the deal are worth just under $20 million. The team has an option for four more years worth $8-$9.5 million per season. Butler will earn just under $12 million in 2014 and $15 million over the next two years. If team picks up the option, he's guaranteed just under $15 million in the first year of the option years.

The San Diego Chargers are expected to meet with Eugene Parker, the agent for impending free-agent LB Donald Butler, during the NFL Scouting Combine to talk about a new contract for Butler. The two sides are expected to agree to a deal before the start of free agency.

The San Diego Chargers and ILB Donald Butler are mutually interested in a contract extension despite Butler missing 23 of 66 games with the team. The team appreciates the mentor status Butler has with LB Man'ti Teo.

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (concussion) suffered a concussion during the Divisional Round playoff game but played all of the team's defensive snaps during the game. It appears the team did not diagnose Butler until after the game.

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) is expected to miss his third consecutive game Sunday, Nov. 3. However, Butler was encouraged with his progress Friday after he ran on a side field for the second day in a row. It was a sign that Butler is improving going toward the Nov. 10 game against the Denver Broncos. "It felt good. I want to keep it going," Butler said. "It's getting better every day. It's definitely getting better."